The Serological Surveillance of Hepatitis E virus among Hunters and Foresters in Eastern Poland
Journal Title: Polish Journal of Microbiology - Year 2017, Vol 66, Issue 2
Abstract
The aim of the study was the analysis of the occurrence of specific antibodies against HEV among hunters and foresters who are at risk to be exposed. The study group consisted of 210 hunters (23-80 years old) and 60 foresters (22-64 years old). Anti-HEV IgG were present in 3.81% of the samples of the hunters and in 5% of the samples of the foresters. The statistical analysis shows no significant differences in the results anti-HEV IgG between the groups of hunters and foresters (p = 0.5278). Significantly higher titers anti-HEV IgG were found in the older age group (> 55 years old).
Authors and Affiliations
Marcin Weiner, Małgorzata Tokarska-Rodak, Dorota Plewik, Anna Pańczuk, Adam Szepeluk, Monika Krajewska
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